Ottawa International Airport 17 min
Jacques-Cartier Park (10 min) 23-hectare park, site of the Winterlude festival (Feb), offering recreational paths & river views. Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature (10 min) Natural history exhibits in a Scottish baronial-style building, with fossils, insects & dioramas. National Gallery of Canada (8 min) This spacious museum focusing on Canadian art also features some international art & a cafeteria. Canadian Children's Museum | Musée canadien des enfants (8 min) Playful children's museum offering hands-on exhibitions, costumes, artifacts, toys & games. Canada Aviation and Space Museum (16 min) Large musuem for aeronautical exhibits, including military & civilian aircraft, plus biplane rides. Major's Hill Park (18 min) Leafy city park offers striking river views, walking paths, seasonal events & gardens. Bytown Museum (16 min) Museum on the the Rideau Canal featuring exhibits & an audio tour on Ottawa's history. Gatineau Park Visitor Center (20 min) 361-sq.-km. conservation area offering hiking, biking & skiing amid woods, lakes & waterfalls. Rideau Hall (12 min) This historic 1830s structure with landscaped grounds is the official home of the Governor General. Canadian Museum of History (8 min) Museum chronicling Canadian culture & history, with an IMAX theater & separate children's museum. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (8 min) Dating to the 19th century, this church features a colourful interior & skyline-dominating spires. Parliament Hill (11 min) Grand, neo-Gothic complex hosting Canada's legislature, with artworks, lush grounds & tours. Parliament of Canada (14 min) Venerable Gothic Revival building & national government hub. Canadian War Museum (11 min) Set in a modern building, this museum is dedicated to documenting Canadian military history. Casino du Lac-Leamy (16 min) Vibrant casino with slots & table games, plus sophisticated restaurants & a lineup of entertainment. |